BA (Hons) Journalism and Digital Media

This innovative course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the digital media landscape, including its historical, cultural, and technological contexts. You'll learn how to create engaging content for various platforms, including social media, blogs, podcasts, and video streaming services. With a focus on practical skills development, you'll gain hands-on experience in reporting, writing, editing, and producing digital content. Our expert faculty will guide you through the latest trends and challenges in journalism and digital media, preparing you for a successful career in this dynamic field.

Additional Information

Our course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the rapidly evolving world of journalism and digital media. You'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including our cutting-edge media lab, which provides hands-on training in video production, podcasting, and other digital media techniques. Our students have the opportunity to work on real-world projects and collaborate with industry professionals through partnerships with leading news organizations and media outlets.

Unlock Your Potential at Birkbeck University of London: A Leading Institution for Journalism and Digital Media Studies

Birkbeck University of London is a world-renowned institution for journalism and media studies, offering a diverse range of courses that cater to your individual interests and career goals. Our location in the heart of London provides unparalleled access to the city's vibrant media landscape, offering countless opportunities for networking, internships, and professional development. With our distinguished faculty and small class sizes, you'll receive personalized attention and mentorship throughout your academic journey.

Our BA Journalism and Digital Media course combines cutting-edge thinking with the latest innovations in professional practice to immerse you fully in all aspects of digital media. On the practical side, you’ll learn how to design, research, and communicate digitally, while academic modules allow you to explore what it means to engage with digital media as well as to live in today’s thoroughly digitalised world.

Vocationally oriented modules are delivered by seasoned professionals, who will not only teach you how to use specialist software and technologies but also how to achieve high standards of:

aesthetics

functionality

user experience.

Graduates can pursue career paths in:

journalism (newspapers and magazines, print, online and digital)

public relations

creative industries.

This degree can also provide transferable skills and knowledge to work across a broad range of professional communications roles and settings.

We offer a comprehensive Careers Service - Birkbeck Futures - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education, and future ambitions.

UCAS TARIFF POINTS

96-128 points (e.g. A-levels CCC-ABB)

The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.